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Gita Unit - 04: Medicine - Self-Knowledge

Bhagavad Gita
Unit - 04: The Medicine - Self-Knowledge [Verses: 2.10 - 2.37]
By Raja Subramaniyan

On completion of this unit, the student will be able to
(a) Understand the role of Self-Knowledge in solving our problems.
(b) Comprehend the real nature of Atman.

Unit Test:

1. There are two reasons for which Lord Krishna smiled. What are they?

2. What are the six statements derived from the teaching 'wise do not suffer'?

3. If death is not a cause of suffering, what causes suffering when there is a death in the family?

4. Explain how 'self-knowledge' differs from psychology.

5. Give an overview of the Gita. How will it help us to end all our sufferings?

6. What is the meaning of the word 'Atman'?

7. What is the difference in meaning between Atman and Brahman?

8. Prove the statement, 'I am changeless'

9. What happens to the body, mind and Atman on death?

10. Discuss the validity of experience if it contradicts the result of an enquiry.

11. What are the three conditions that differentiate the real and illusion?

12. How does 'all pervasiveness' of the Atman make it indestructible?

13. We cannot perceive the Atman due to two major reasons. What are they?

14. There is only one Atman. True or False?

15. What are the two specific purposes of explaining the nature of Atman when Lord Krishna knows that Arjuna does not fully comprehend the same?

16. Why does Lord Krishna say, 'Therefore, do your duty', when he knows that Arjuna did not understand the teaching fully?

17. Who is the doer of actions or enjoyer of the results?

18. Ego refers to arrogance. True or false?

19. State three facts about Ego.

Answers could be sent to the author for validation.

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